The Kentucky Derby ( /ˈdɜrbi/) is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred horses, held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race is one and a quarter mile (2 km) at Churchill Downs. Colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57.2 kg) and fillies 121 pounds (54.9 kg). The race is known in the United States as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" or "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate duration, and is also called "The Run for the Roses" for the blanket of roses draped over the winner. It is the first leg of the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing and is followed by the Preakness Stakes then the Belmont Stakes. The horse must win all three to win the Triple Crown. The attendance at the Kentucky Derby ranks first in North America and usually surpasses the attendance of all other stakes races including the Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes and the Breeders' Cup.[citation needed] For more information, see American Thoroughbred Racing top Attended Events. Read more at Wikipedia


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Meet Orb, a Triple Crown Threat

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When illustrator Ralph Steadman accepted an assignment with writer Hunter S. Thompson at the Kentucky Derby, he never imagined the weekend that would ensue. Here, Steadman depicted the race's winner, a colt named Dust Commander. - Published on 2013-05-19 19:56:00 by NPR

When illustrator Ralph Steadman accepted an assignment with writer Hunter S. Thompson at the Kentucky Derby, he never imagined the weekend that would ensue. Here, Steadman depicted the race's winner, a colt named Dust Commander.

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Jockey Gary Stevens celebrates aboard Oxbow after winning the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, trails at center and finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) - Published on 2013-05-19 16:03:00 by Wilkes-Barre Weekender

Jockey Gary Stevens celebrates aboard Oxbow after winning the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, trails at center and finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Jockey Gary Stevens celebrates aboard Oxbow after winning the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, trails at center and finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) - Published on 2013-05-19 15:23:00 by Boston.com

Jockey Gary Stevens celebrates aboard Oxbow after winning the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, trails at center and finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Jockey Joel Rosario gallops orb back to the paddock after the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Oxbow won the race. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) - Published on 2013-05-18 21:19:00 by Boston.com

Jockey Joel Rosario gallops orb back to the paddock after the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Oxbow won the race. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Exercise rider Jennifer Patterson, right, sits on Kentucky Derby winner Orb alongside escort Anna Martinovsky as they prepare for a workout at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 18, 2013, on the morning of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race. (Patrick Semansky/AP) - Published on 2013-05-18 20:52:00 by Globe and Mail

Exercise rider Jennifer Patterson, right, sits on Kentucky Derby winner Orb alongside escort Anna Martinovsky as they prepare for a workout at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 18, 2013, on the morning of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race. (Patrick Semansky/AP)

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Jockey Joel Rosario gallops orb back to the paddock after the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Oxbow won the race. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) - Published on 2013-05-18 20:33:00 by Boston.com

Jockey Joel Rosario gallops orb back to the paddock after the 138th Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Baltimore. Oxbow won the race. Orb, the Kentucky Derby winner, finished fourth. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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Exercise rider Jennifer Pattersgallops Preakness Stakes favorite Kentucky Derby winner Orb Pimlico Race Course Friday May 17 2013 Baltimore. The - Published on 2013-05-18 18:40:00 by Chicago Sun-Times

Exercise rider Jennifer Pattersgallops Preakness Stakes favorite Kentucky Derby winner Orb Pimlico Race Course Friday May 17 2013 Baltimore. The

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Trainer Shug McGaughey leads Kentucky Derby winner Orb, with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson aboard, out of a barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 18, 2013, for a workout on the morning of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race. - Published on 2013-05-18 18:33:00 by WLS

Trainer Shug McGaughey leads Kentucky Derby winner Orb, with exercise rider Jennifer Patterson aboard, out of a barn at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Saturday, May 18, 2013, for a workout on the morning of the 138th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race.

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Orb Kentucky Derby winner

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Favorite: Preakness Stakes entrant and Kentucky Derby winner Orb gallops on the track - Published on 2013-05-18 17:38:00 by Daily Mail - UK

Favorite: Preakness Stakes entrant and Kentucky Derby winner Orb gallops on the track

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